The National Institutes of Health 2024 Research Festival kicks off next week! Stop by the event from September 23-25, with a Green Labs Fair on September 26: https://go.nih.gov/UzOpLVC Don't miss out on a chance to learn more about the incredible research being done in the NIH Intramural Research Program. #NIHResearchFest #NIH_IRP
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The Intramural Research Program (IRP) is the internal research program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), known for its synergistic approach to biomedical science. With 1,200 Principal Investigators and more than 4,000 Postdoctoral Fellows conducting basic, translational, and clinical research, the IRP is the largest biomedical research institution on Earth. Its unique funding environment means the IRP can facilitate opportunities to conduct both long-term and high-impact science that would otherwise be difficult to undertake. More than 50 buildings on NIH campuses are devoted to the research enterprise, from state-of-the-art animal care facilities to homes for 7-Tesla MRIs and confocal microscopes, to a neurosciences cluster designed to foster collaborations across disciplines. Our 240-bed research hospital is devoted to clinical research protocols. With rigorous external reviews ensuring that only the most outstanding research secures funding, the IRP is responsible for many scientific accomplishments, including the discovery of fluoride to prevent tooth decay, the use of lithium to manage bipolar disorder, and the creation of vaccines against hepatitis, Haemophilus influenzae (HIB), and human papillomavirus (HPV).
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http://irp.nih.gov/
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Discover the power of "Frugal Science" with Stanford University's Dr. Manu Prakash during his September 25th lecture at The National Institutes of Health. #Foldscope creator Dr. Prakash invents low-cost tools for #GlobalHealth, ecological monitoring, and science education. Go here to watch: https://go.nih.gov/RHlONk6. #NIH_WALS #ScienceForAll #ecologicalmonitoring #scienceeducation
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Congratulations to Dr. Adriaan Bax of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) for his election as a Fellow of the Royal Society! This prestigious honor recognizes his groundbreaking scientific contributions, particularly his pioneering work on triple resonance nuclear magnetic resonance (#NMR) imaging. This technique has revolutionized our understanding of molecules and allows scientists to visualize the structure and function of molecules in unprecedented detail. His lab developed the groundbreaking triple resonance NMR to enable the study of larger, more complex molecules than previously possible. This breakthrough has paved the way for a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying various diseases, ultimately leading to advancements in human health. Discover more about Dr. Bax’s pioneering research: https://go.nih.gov/FdCeKmi. #NIH_IRP
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Our bodies rely on oxygen to survive, but certain cancer cells thrive in oxygen-poor environments. Yasemin Cole, a graduate student at The National Institutes of Health, is studying how cancer cells in low-oxygen conditions promote the development of cancer. Her research could help lead to new cancer treatments. Watch the latest #SciBites video to learn more: https://go.nih.gov/mobMaoC #Cancercells #cancertreatments
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Feeling bio-reactive 🧬? Join UCSF School of Pharmacy's Dr. Lei Wang at The National Institutes of Health lecture on Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. ET as he discusses using genetic code "expansion" to develop new therapeutics for cancer and viral infections. Watch here: https://go.nih.gov/qHZIhSM. #Biotech #Biochemistry #NIH_WALS #geneticcode #cancertherapies
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New #NIH_IRP research reveals important insights into how our cells create the energy and building blocks needed to repair our muscles: https://go.nih.gov/EDJsaYS. This could lead to new ways of helping people heal and recover from muscle injuries or retain more muscle as they age. Read on to learn more about what a team of IRP researchers led by Drs. Vittorio Sartorelli and Veronica Ciuffoli at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) have uncovered: https://go.nih.gov/EDJsaYS
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The National Institutes of Health Director's Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series #WALS has entered its 30th season. Hear from top names in biomedical research each Wednesday at 2 pm ET. No registration required. Go here to watch: bit.ly/3XvmVr0. First up, on September 11 at 2:00–3:00 pm ET., is Eve Marder (Brandeis University). This National Academy of Sciences scholar will discuss how the #neurobiology of crustaceans can reveal secrets of human #brain resilience in terms of neuronal circuit dynamics. Dr. Marder notes that humans with existing neurological or #psychiatric disorders may be potentially at higher risk for problems as global temperatures rise. Go here to tune in: https://bit.ly/3XAXvIz.
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Sickle cell disease affects more than 8 million people worldwide. In patients with sickle cell disease, red blood cells have a crescent shape that makes it difficult for the blood cells to move or bend, blocking blood flow to the rest of the body, and causing incredibly painful episodes called ‘crises.’ Dr. Swee Lay Thein is looking for ways to help provide relief to patients with sickle cell disease. As the Chief of the Sickle Cell Branch at The National Institutes of Health’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, her research has led to the development of a first-of-its-kind gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease but she wants to take things a step further by increasing available treatment options for patients with the disease. During #SickleCellAwarenessMonth, learn more about the breakthrough research happening in her lab: https://go.nih.gov/U3HX2T4 #NIH_IRP #Sicklecelldisease #SickleCell #sicklecelltreatments
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The 2024 NIH Research Festival is happening soon! The event takes place September 23-25, with a Green Labs Fair on September 26. Join us to learn more about the incredible research being done in The National Institutes of Health Intramural Research Program: https://go.nih.gov/eCb3m2A #NIHResearchFest Scheduled sessions include talks on the future of artificial intelligence research at NIH; research presentations by participants in the NIH Distinguished Scholars Program; lectures by some of the #NIH_IRP scientists recently elected to the National Academy of Sciences; and a scientific poster session. #artificialintelligence
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The National Institutes of Health Director's Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series #WALS enters its 30th season. Hear from top names in biomedical research each Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET at https://bit.ly/3XvmVr0. Topics include #cancer, #neuroscience, #aging, #clinical breakthroughs, and much more. #NIH_WALS